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Compare train, bus, and flight for Erlangen to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Erlangen to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €74 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €74, while a flight costs an average of €428.
Distance: 399 miles (643 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€428 Average price | €74 Average price Cheapest | €83 Average price | €133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 0m Average total duration 12h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 57m Average total duration 11h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.9 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Kraków:
A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Kraków costing on average €83.
A bus is €354 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Kraków costing on average €428.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 57m.
Bus takes on average 13h 0m.
Tickets start at around €83 compared to roughly €133 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €51. The journey takes 11h 27m versus 8h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Erlangen to Kraków
How to get from Erlangen to Kraków by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erlangen to Kraków is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:00 PM11h20Erlangen6:20 AMKraków€371One-way0 transfers
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7:00 PM11h20Erlangen6:20 AMKraków€371One-way0 transfers
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7:00 PM11h20Erlangen6:20 AMKraków€371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Kraków:
A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Kraków costing on average €83.
A bus is €354 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Kraków costing on average €428.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 57m.
Bus takes on average 13h 0m.
- Around 67 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erlangen and Kraków as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
- Buses mostly depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
- Trains mostly depart from Erlangen station and arrive in Kraków Główny.
- Travel with RegioJet a.s., Deutsche Bahn to go to Kraków by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kraków by bus.
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings, Global Supply Systems, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines to go to Kraków by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 6 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa.
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